| Other Names | Blue Antique Granite, Labrador Antico Granite, Brown Antique Granite, Lundhs Antique Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Norway | |
| Absorption | 0.05-0.1% | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | |
| Durability | Excellent | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Hardness | Excellent | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Staining Resistance | Good | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Labrador Antique Granite Panels by StonePly
Labrador Antique Granite is a deep, dark-toned stone with a rich brown and near-black ground packed with coarse mineral crystals. Scattered across the surface are labradorite feldspar crystals that produce flashes of vivid blue iridescence — a phenomenon known as labradorescence — which shifts in intensity depending on viewing angle. The overall effect is a stone that reads as dark and grounded at a distance, but reveals considerable depth and character up close.
Upscale hotel lobbies, private membership clubs, and high-end corporate interiors are well suited to this stone's combination of dark warmth and unexpected iridescent detail. Its bold, close-grained texture and dramatic blue flash make it a strong candidate for feature wall cladding in luxury residential projects, performing arts venues, and boutique retail environments where a distinctive stone palette is part of the design intent.
StonePly bonds a thin stone face to an aluminum honeycomb backing, delivering uniform thickness across every panel while significantly reducing the overall weight of the assembly. For a stone with this level of visual density and mineral complexity, that format allows Labrador Antique Granite to be specified confidently across large interior vertical surfaces where full stone weight would otherwise complicate the installation.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Labrador Antique Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
Additional Reading
Other than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, granite is the hardest natural stone. Granite is the preferred stone for exterior cladding as it is known for its strength and resistance to the elements. Unlike marble, granite is a very low maintenance choice for your building exterior; it is extremely resistant to heat, scratching, and stains.
Quarried all over the world, granite comes in a wide variety of colors. Typically you find granite finished with a high polish to show off the beautiful array of colors and natural grain. Granite's appearance is phenomenal for exterior applications or interior accents but can sometimes look too "busy" in confined spaces. To meet the need of current trends, granite can be honed, sandblasted, or have other textures applied to soften its natural tones and provide a very aesthetically pleasing panel.
Granite is not only found in commercial cladding applications but is a favorite for counter tops and flooring as well. The stone is extremely durable and easily maintained and cleaned. Being harder than marble and limestone, granite surpasses other stones in its ability to resist staining and acidic materials.
If your requirements call for a stone that has permanence, enduring texture and color, along with complete freedom from deterioration and maintenance, then granite is an ideal candidate for your project.